Front Bumper: Service and Repair

76.22.72 Bumper - Assembly - Front - Up To 04MY

Remove

1. Open bonnet.







2. Remove 8 screws securing wheel arch liners to bumper, release liners from wheelarch for access.
3. Remove 2 screws securing bumper valance to underbelly panel brackets.
4. Remove 3 scrivets securing bumper to armature.
5. Remove 2 bolts securing rear edge of front bumper to inner front wing.
6. Remove 4 screws securing bumper to bonnet locking platform.
7. NAS Models: Release side repeater, disconnect multiplug and remove repeater.
8. With assistance carefully lift and pull forward each side of bumper to release bumper side mounts and clips.

CAUTION: Always protect paintwork when removing or refitting any body trims or bumpers.

9. Remove front number plate.
10. Remove badge from grill and discard clips.

Refit

1. Fit badge to grill.
2. Fit number plate.
3. With assistance, fit bumper assembly to body.
4. NAS Models: Feed side repeater harness through bumper, connect multiplug and fit repeater.
5. Ensure bumper locating pegs are correctly aligned.
6. Fit and tighten bolts securing bumper to wings.
7. Fit screws securing bumper to bonnet locking platform.
8. Fit scrivets to armature.
9. Fit screws securing bumper to underbelly panel.
10. Fit and align wheelarch liners and tighten screws.
11. Close bonnet.